Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave 7.1 User Manual
Dell PowerConnect W
AirWave
Version 7.1
User Guide
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Contents
Preface.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Document Organization................................................................................................................... 11
Notice Icons ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Contacting Support .........................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................13
AWMS—A Unified Wireless Network Command Center.......................................................... 13
AirWave Management Platform™ ........................................................................................13
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration .................................................................................... 14
VisualRF™.................................................................................................................................. 14
RAPIDS™ ................................................................................................................................... 14
Master Console and Failover.................................................................................................. 15
Integrating AWMS into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy....................................... 15
Chapter 2 Installing AWMS................................................................................................................17
AWMS Hardware Requirements and Installation Media.......................................................... 17
Installing Linux CentOS 5 (Phase 1)............................................................................................... 17
Installing AWMS Software (Phase 2) ...........................................................................................18
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 18
Step 1: Configuring Date and Time, Checking for Prior Installations .............................. 18
Date and Time...................................................................................................................18
Previous AWMS Installations ........................................................................................ 19
Step 2: Installing AWMS Software, Including AWMS....................................................... 19
Step 3: Checking the AWMS Installation .............................................................................19
Step 4: Assigning an IP Address to the AWMS System ....................................................19
Step 5: Naming the AWMS Network Administration System ........................................... 20
Step 6: Assigning a Host Name to the AWMS .................................................................... 20
Step 7: Changing the Default Root Password...................................................................... 21
Completing the Installation .....................................................................................................21
Configuring and Mapping Port Usage for AWMS....................................................................... 21
AWMS Navigation Basics ..............................................................................................................22
Status Section........................................................................................................................... 23
Navigation Section................................................................................................................... 23
Activity Section......................................................................................................................... 25
Help Links in the GUI................................................................................................................26
Common List Settings ..............................................................................................................26
Buttons and Icons ....................................................................................................................27
Getting Started with AWMS ........................................................................................................... 29
Completing Initial Login ........................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 3 Configuring AWMS............................................................................................................31
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................................. 31
Formatting the Top Header ............................................................................................................. 31
Customizing Columns in Lists .........................................................................................................33
Resetting Pagination Records........................................................................................................ 34
Using the Pagination Widget.......................................................................................................... 34
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Using CSV Export for Lists and Reports........................................................................................ 35
Defining Graph Display Preferences............................................................................................. 35
Customizing the Overview Subtab Display................................................................................... 36
Customized Search ..........................................................................................................................38
Setting Severe Alert Warning Behavior ....................................................................................... 38
Defining General AWMS Server Settings .................................................................................... 39
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 46
Defining AWMS Network Settings................................................................................................ 47
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 48
Creating AWMS Users ....................................................................................................................48
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 50
Creating AWMS User Roles ...........................................................................................................50
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 52
Enabling AWMS to Manage Your Devices ..................................................................................52
Configuring Communication Settings for Discovered Devices ........................................ 53
Loading Device Firmware onto AWMS (Optional).............................................................. 58
Overview of the Device Setup > Upload Files Page ................................................... 58
Loading Firmware Files to AWMS................................................................................. 59
Using Web Auth Bundles in AWMS.............................................................................. 60
Configuring TACACS+ and RADIUS Authentication ................................................................... 62
Configuring TACACS+ Authentication ..................................................................................62
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 63
Configuring RADIUS Authentication and Authorization .................................................... 64
Integrating a RADIUS Accounting Server............................................................................ 65
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 65
Configuring Cisco WLSE and WLSE Rogue Scanning................................................................ 66
Introduction to Cisco WLSE.................................................................................................... 66
Configuring WLSE Initially in AWMS ....................................................................................66
Adding an ACS Server for WLSE ...................................................................................67
Enabling Rogue Alerts for Cisco WLSE ........................................................................67
Configuring WLSE to Communicate with APs .............................................................67
Discovering Devices........................................................................................................ 67
Managing Devices ........................................................................................................... 67
Inventory Reporting .........................................................................................................68
Defining Access ...............................................................................................................68
Grouping ............................................................................................................................68
Configuring IOS APs for WDS Participation ........................................................................68
WDS Participation............................................................................................................ 68
Primary or Secondary WDS ...........................................................................................68
Configuring ACS for WDS Authentication............................................................................ 69
Configuring Cisco WLSE Rogue Scanning ........................................................................... 69
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 70
Configuring ACS Servers................................................................................................................. 71
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 72
Integrating AWMS with an Existing Network Management Solution (NMS) ........................ 73
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 74
Auditing PCI Compliance on the Network.................................................................................... 74
Introduction to PCI Requirements .........................................................................................74
PCI Auditing in the AWMS Interface ....................................................................................75
Enabling or Disabling PCI Auditing........................................................................................ 76
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 77
Deploying WMS Offload.................................................................................................................. 77
Overview of WMS Offload in AWMS .................................................................................... 77
General Configuration Tasks Supporting WMS Offload in AWMS.................................. 78
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Additional Information Supporting WMS Offload ............................................................... 78
Chapter 4 Configuring and Using Device Groups in AWMS.........................................................79
AWMS Group Overview ..................................................................................................................80
Viewing All Defined Device Groups ......................................................................................81
Editing Columns on the Groups > List Page and Additional Pages .................................. 82
Configuring Basic Group Settings .................................................................................................83
What Next?................................................................................................................................ 90
Configuring Group Security Settings.............................................................................................91
Configuring Group SSIDs and VLANs ...........................................................................................94
Adding and Configuring Group AAA Servers............................................................................... 98
Configuring Radio Settings for Device Groups.......................................................................... 100
An Overview of Cisco WLC Configuration.................................................................................. 106
Accessing Cisco WLC Configuration ..................................................................................106
Navigating Cisco WLC Configuration.................................................................................. 106
Configuring WLANs for Cisco WLC Devices.............................................................................. 107
Defining and Configuring LWAPP AP Groups for Cisco Devices ................................... 109
Viewing and Creating AP Groups ........................................................................................109
Configuring Cisco Controller Settings......................................................................................... 110
Configuring Wireless Parameters for Cisco Controllers.......................................................... 110
Configuring Security Parameters and Functions ...................................................................... 110
Configuring Management Settings for Cisco ............................................................................ 111
Configuring Group PTMP/WiMAX Settings ...............................................................................112
Configuring Proxim Mesh Radio Settings................................................................................... 116
Configuring Group MAC Access Control Lists........................................................................... 118
Specifying Minimum Firmware Versions for APs in a Group.................................................. 119
Comparing Device Groups ............................................................................................................ 120
Deleting a Group............................................................................................................................. 121
Changing Multiple Group Configurations ................................................................................... 121
Modifying Multiple Devices.......................................................................................................... 122
Using Global Groups for Group Configuration ........................................................................... 125
Chapter 5 Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices.............................................................127
Device Discovery Overview.......................................................................................................... 127
Discovering and Adding Devices................................................................................................. 127
SNMP/HTTP Scanning ..........................................................................................................128
Adding Networks for SNMP/HTTP Scanning............................................................ 128
Adding Credentials for SNMP/HTTP Scanning......................................................... 129
Defining a SNMP/HTTP Scan Set................................................................................ 130
Running a Scan Set........................................................................................................ 131
What Next?...................................................................................................................... 133
Enabling Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) .......................................................................... 134
Assigning Devices to AWMS from APs/Devices > New Page ....................................... 134
Manually Adding Individual Devices .................................................................................. 136
Adding Devices with the Device Setup > Add Page ................................................ 136
Adding Multiple Devices from a CSV File................................................................... 139
Adding Universal Devices............................................................................................. 140
Assigning Devices to the Ignored Page .............................................................................141
Monitoring Devices........................................................................................................................ 142
Viewing Device Monitoring Statistics ................................................................................ 142
Understanding the APs/Devices > Monitor Pages for All Device Types ...................... 146
Monitoring Data Specific to Wireless Devices......................................................... 148
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Monitoring Data Specific to Wired Devices (Routers and Switches)................... 153
Understanding the APs/Devices > Interfaces Page......................................................... 154
What Next?.............................................................................................................................. 155
Auditing Device Configuration .............................................................................................156
Using Device Folders (Optional) .......................................................................................... 157
Configuring and Managing Devices............................................................................................ 158
Moving a Device from Monitor Only to Manage Read/Write Mode.............................. 158
Configuring AP Settings ........................................................................................................159
Configuring Device Interfaces for Cisco Catalyst Switches ........................................... 165
Configuring Cisco Router and Switch Interface Settings................................................ 169
Individual Device Support and Firmware Upgrades ........................................................ 169
Troubleshooting a Newly Discovered Device with Down Status .......................................... 172
Chapter 6 Creating and Using Templates ......................................................................................175
Group Templates ............................................................................................................................175
Supported Device Templates ............................................................................................... 175
Template Variables ................................................................................................................176
Viewing and Adding Templates ...................................................................................................177
Configuring General Template Files and Variables .................................................................. 181
Configuring General Templates ...........................................................................................181
IOS Configuration File Template: ................................................................................. 182
Device Configuration File on APs/Devices > Audit Configuration Page ...............182
Using Template Syntax.......................................................................................................... 183
Using Directives to Eliminate Reporting of Configuration Mismatches ........................ 183
Ignore_and_do_not_push Command ......................................................................... 183
Push_and_exclude Command .....................................................................................183
Using Conditional Variables in Templates ......................................................................... 184
Using Substitution Variables in Templates ........................................................................184
Using AP-Specific Variables ................................................................................................185
Configuring Cisco IOS Templates ................................................................................................ 186
Applying Startup-config Files ............................................................................................... 186
WDS Settings in Templates .................................................................................................. 186
SCP Required Settings in Templates .................................................................................. 187
Supporting Multiple Radio Types via a Single IOS Template ......................................... 187
Configuring Single and Dual-Radio APs via a Single IOS Template ..............................188
Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Templates........................................................................... 188
Configuring Symbol Controller / HP WESM Templates............................................................ 188
Configuring a Global Template..................................................................................................... 191
Chapter 7 Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification .....................................................................195
Overview Tab ..................................................................................................................................195
List..................................................................................................................................................... 197
Viewing Ignored Rogue Devices ......................................................................................... 201
Using RAPIDS Workflow to Process Rogue Devices....................................................... 201
RAPIDS Setup .................................................................................................................................202
Basic Configuration................................................................................................................ 202
Containment Options..............................................................................................................203
Additional Settings................................................................................................................. 204
RAPIDS Rules.................................................................................................................................. 204
Controller Classification with WMS Offload...................................................................... 205
Device OUI Score ................................................................................................................... 205
Rogue Device Threat Level................................................................................................... 206
Viewing and Configuring RAPIDS Rules............................................................................. 206
Deleting or Editing a Rules............................................................................................ 210
Recommended RAPIDS Rules.............................................................................................. 210
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Using RAPIDS Rules with Additional AWMS Functions.................................................. 210
Score Override................................................................................................................................ 210
Audit Log ..........................................................................................................................................212
Additional Rogue Device Resources........................................................................................... 212
Additional Security-Related Topics .................................................................................... 212
Chapter 8 Performing Daily Administration in AWMS.................................................................213
Overview of Triggers and Alerts .......................................................................................... 213
Viewing Triggers..................................................................................................................... 213
Creating New Triggers ..........................................................................................................214
Setting Triggers for Devices......................................................................................... 216
Setting Triggers for Radios........................................................................................... 218
Setting Triggers for Discovery ..................................................................................... 220
Setting Triggers for Users............................................................................................. 221
Setting Triggers for RADIUS Authentication Issues ................................................ 222
Setting Triggers for IDS Events.................................................................................... 223
Setting Triggers for AWMS Health .............................................................................225
Delivering Triggered Alerts................................................................................................... 225
Viewing Alerts.........................................................................................................................226
Responding to Alerts.............................................................................................................. 227
Monitoring and Supporting WLAN Users................................................................................... 228
Overview of the Users Pages ............................................................................................... 228
Monitoring WLAN Users With the Users > Connected and Users > All Pages ........... 229
Supporting Guest WLAN Users With the Users > Guest Users Page ...........................231
Supporting Users on Thin AP Networks With the Users > Tags Page.......................... 233
Evaluating and Diagnosing User Status and Issues................................................................. 234
Evaluating User Status with the Users > User Detail Page............................................. 234
Using the Deauthenticate User Feature ............................................................................. 235
Evaluating User Status with the Users > Diagnostics Page ........................................... 235
Introduction and Overview of the Diagnostics Page ............................................... 235
Supporting AWMS Stations with the Master Console............................................................. 239
Adding a Managed AMP with the Master Console.......................................................... 239
Monitoring and Supporting AWMS with the Home Pages...................................................... 241
Monitoring AWMS with the Home > Overview Page....................................................... 241
Viewing and Updating License Information with the Home > License Page ...............245
Searching AWMS with the Home > Search Page ............................................................ 246
Accessing AWMS Documentation with the Home > Documentation Page ................ 247
Configuring Your Own User Information with the Home > User Info Page .................. 248
Monitoring and Supporting AWMS with the System Pages................................................... 249
Using the System > Status Page.......................................................................................... 251
Using the System > Event Logs Page.................................................................................. 252
Using the System > Configuration Change Jobs Page .................................................... 253
Using the System > Performance Page.............................................................................. 254
Upgrading AWMS ..........................................................................................................................256
Upgrade Instructions ............................................................................................................. 256
Upgrading Without Internet Access ...................................................................................256
Backing Up AWMS ........................................................................................................................256
Overview of Backups............................................................................................................. 256
Viewing and Downloading Backups ...................................................................................257
Running Backup on Demand ................................................................................................ 257
Restoring from a Backup....................................................................................................... 257
AWMS Failover............................................................................................................................... 258
Navigation Section of AWMS Failover....................................................................... 258
Adding Watched AWMS Stations ....................................................................................... 258
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Chapter 9 Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports ....................................................................261
Overview of AWMS Reports......................................................................................................... 261
Reports > Definitions Page Overview .................................................................................261
Reports > Generated Page Overview ................................................................................. 263
Using Daily Reports........................................................................................................................ 264
Viewing Generated Reports ................................................................................................. 264
Using Custom Reports ...........................................................................................................265
Using the Capacity Planning Report ................................................................................... 266
Using the Configuration Audit Report .................................................................................267
Using the Device Summary Report ..................................................................................... 268
Using the Device Uptime Report.......................................................................................... 271
Using the IDS Events Report ................................................................................................ 272
Using the Inventory Report ................................................................................................... 273
Using the Memory and CPU Usage Report ........................................................................ 274
Using the Network Usage Report........................................................................................ 276
Using the New Rogue Devices Report ............................................................................... 277
Using the New Users Report ................................................................................................ 280
Using the PCI Compliance Report ....................................................................................... 281
Using the Port Usage Report................................................................................................ 282
Using the RADIUS Authentication Issues Report .............................................................284
Using the Rogue Containment Audit Report ......................................................................284
Using the User Session Report ............................................................................................285
Defining Reports ............................................................................................................................. 289
Emailing and Exporting Reports ................................................................................................... 292
Emailing Reports in General Email Applications ............................................................... 292
Emailing Reports to Smarthost............................................................................................. 292
Exporting Reports to XML or CSV ........................................................................................ 293
Transferring Reports Using FTP........................................................................................... 293
Chapter 10 Using the AWMS Helpdesk............................................................................................295
AWMS Helpdesk Overview ..........................................................................................................295
Monitoring Incidents with Helpdesk ........................................................................................... 296
Creating a New Incident with Helpdesk..................................................................................... 297
Creating New Snapshots or Incident Relationships................................................................. 298
Using the Helpdesk Tab with an Existing Remedy Server....................................................... 299
Appendix A Package Management for AWMS................................................................................303
Yum for AWMS ...............................................................................................................................303
Appendix B Third-Party Security Integration for AWMS ...............................................................305
Bluesocket Integration .................................................................................................................. 305
Bluesocket Configuration .............................................................................................305
ReefEdge Integration ..................................................................................................................... 305
ReefEdge Configuration ................................................................................................306
HP ProCurve 700wl Series Secure Access Controllers Integration ......................................306
Example Network Configuration .......................................................................................... 306
HP ProCurve 700wl Series Configuration........................................................................... 306
Appendix C Access Point Notes .........................................................................................................309
Resetting Cisco (VxWorks) Access Points................................................................................. 309
Connecting to the AP ............................................................................................................. 309
Determining the Boot-Block Version ..................................................................................310
Resetting the AP (for Boot-Block Versions from 1.02 to 11.06)....................................... 310
Resetting the AP (for Boot-Block Versions 11.07 and Higher)........................................ 310
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Cisco IOS Dual Radio Template ...................................................................................................311
Speed Issues Related to Cisco IOS Firmware Upgrades......................................................... 312
AWMS Firmware Upgrade Process....................................................................................312
Appendix D Initiating a Support Connection.....................................................................................315
Network Requirements.................................................................................................................. 315
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 315
Appendix E Cisco Clean Access Integration (Perfigo) ...................................................................317
Prerequisites for Integrating AWMS with Cisco Clean Access............................................. 317
Adding AWMS as RADIUS Accounting Server......................................................................... 317
Configuring Data in Accounting Packets ...................................................................................317
Appendix F HP Insight Install Instructions for AWMS Servers ....................................................319
Appendix G Installing AWMS on VMware ESX (3i v. 3.5) ...............................................................321
Creating a New Virtual Machine to Run AWMS....................................................................... 321
Installing AWMS on the Virtual Machine................................................................................... 321
AWMS Post-Installation Issues on VMware............................................................................. 322
Appendix H Third-Party Copyright Information ................................................................................323
Packages .................................................................................................................................323
Net::IP:.............................................................................................................................. 323
Net-SNMP: ......................................................................................................................323
Crypt::DES perl module (used by Net::SNMP):.......................................................... 326
Perl-Net-IP: .....................................................................................................................327
Berkeley DB 1.85: ...........................................................................................................327
SWFObject v. 1.5:............................................................................................................ 328
mod_auth_tacacs - TACACS+ authentication module: ...........................................328
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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this guide, a list of all documentation available for AWMS 7.1, including
contact information for Dell, and includes the following sections:
“Document Organization” on page11
“Notice Icons” on page12
“Contacting Support” on page12
Document Organization
This user guide includes instructions and examples of the graphical user interface (GUI) for installation,
configuration, and daily operation of Dell PowerConnect W AirWave Wireless Management Suite. This includes
wide deployment of wireless access points (APs), device administration, rogue detection and classification,
wireless controller devices, security, reports, and additional features of AWMS.
Table 1 Document Organization and Purposes
Chapter Description
Chapter 1, “Introduction” Introduces and presents the AirWave Wireless Management Suite,
AWMS components, and general network functions.
Chapter 2, “Installing AWMS” Describes system and network requirements, Linux OS in
Chapter 3, “Configuring AWMS” Describes the primary and required configurations for startup and launch
Chapter 4, “Configuring and Using Device Groups in
AWMS”
Chapter 5, “Discovering, Adding, a
Devices”
Chapter 6, “Creating and Using Templates” Describes and illustrates the use of templates in group and global device
Chapter 7, “Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification” Describes the RAPIDS module of AWMS, and enhanced rogue
Chapter 8, “Performing Daily Administration in
AWMS”
Chapter 9, “Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports” Describes AWMS reports, scheduling and generatio
nd Managing
AWMS installation.
of AWMS, with frequently used optional configurations.
Describes configuration and deployment for group device profiles.
Describes how to discover and manage devices on the network.
nfiguration.
co
classification supported in AWMS.
Describes common daily operations and tools
general user administration, the use of triggers and alerts, network
monitoring, and backups.
distribution of reports from AWMS.
in AWMS, to include
stallation, and
n options, and
Chapter 10, “Using the AWMS Helpdesk” Describes how to use the AWMS Help
Appendix A, “Package Management for AWMS” Describes the Yum packaging management system, and provides
ad
visories on alternative methods that may cause issues with AWMS.
Appendix B, “Third-Party Security Integration for
AWMS”
Appendix C, “Access Point Notes” Provides guidelines and suggestions for
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Describes additional and optional security configurations in A
desk GUI and related functions.
WMS.
Access Point devices in AWMS.
Table 1 Document Organization and Purposes
Chapter Description
Appendix D, “Initiating a Support Connection” Provides instructions about how to create and use a support connection
between AWMS and AirWave Wireless Support.
Appendix E, “Cisco Clean Access Integration
(Perfigo)”
Appendix F, “HP Insight Install Instructions for
AWMS Servers”
Appendix G, “Installing AWMS on
3.5)”
Appendix H, “Third-Party Co
Index Provides extensive citation of and links to document topics, with
VMware ESX (3i v.
pyright Information” Presents multiple copyright statements from multiple equipment vendors
Provides instructions for integrating Cisco Clean Access within AWMS.
Provides instructions for installing HP Insig
Provides instructions for an alternative installation option on VMware
ESX for AWMS.
that interoperate with AWMS.
emphasis on the AWMS GUI and tasks relating to AWMS installation and
operation.
ht on AWMS servers.
Notice Icons
This document uses the following notice icons to emphasize advisories for certain actions, configurations, or
concepts:
Note: Indicates helpful suggestions, pertinent information, and important things to remember.
Caution: Indicates a risk of damage to your hardware or loss of data
Warning: Indicates a risk of personal injury or death.
Contacting Support
Table 2 Support Web Sites
Web Site
Main Site www.dell.com
Support Site support.dell.com
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave Wireless Management Suite, or AWMS. AWMS
makes it easy and efficient to manage your wireless network by combining industry-leading functionality with an
intuitive user interface, enabling network administrators and helpdesk staff to support and control even the
largest wireless networks in the world.
This User Guide provides instructions for the installation, configuration,
and operation of the AirWave Wireless
Management Suite. This chapter includes the following topics:
“AWMS—A Unified Wireless Network Command Center” on page13
“AWMS Navigation Basics” on page22
“Integrating AWMS into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy” on page15
If you have any questions or comments,
please contact Dell support.
AWMS—A Unified Wireless Network Command Center
AWMS is the only network management software that offers you a single intelligent console from which to
monitor, analyze, and configure wireless networks in automatic fashion. Whether your wireless network is simple
or a large, complex, multi-vendor installation, AWMS manages it all.
The AirWave Wireless Management Suite supports hardware from leading wireless v
Alcatel-Lucent, Aruba Networks, Avaya, Cisco (Aironet and WLC), Colubris Networks, Enterasys, Juniper
Networks, LANCOM Systems, Meru, Nomadix, Nortel, ProCurve by HP, Proxim, Symbol, Trapeze, Tropos, and
many others.
The components of the AirWave Wireless Management Suit
The Dell PowerConnect W AirWave Management Platform (AMP) wireless network management software,
e are listed here, and detailed below:
including the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration feature that supports global configuration of Dell
PowerConnect W controllers.
VisualRF location and RF mapping software module
endors, including Dell,
RAPIDS rogue access point detection software module
Master Console and Failover tabs.
AirWave Management Platform™
The AirWave Management Platform (AMP) is the centerpiece of the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave wireless
management solution, offering the following functions and benefits:
Core network management functionality:
Network discovery
Configuration of APs & controllers
Automated compliance audits
Firmware distribution
Monitoring of every device and user connected to the wireless network
Real-time and historical trend reports
Granular administrative access
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Role-based (for example, Administrator contrasted with Help Desk)
Network segment (for example, "Retail Store" network contrasted with "Corporate HQ" network)
Flexible device support
Thin, thick, mesh and WiMAX network architecture
Multi-vendor support
Current and legacy hardware support
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AWMS supports global configuration of ArubaOS (AOS). AOS is the operating system, software suite, and
application engine that operates Dell PowerConnect W mobility and centralizes control over the entire mobile
environment. The AOS Wizards, the AOS command-line interface (CLI), and the AOS WebUI have been the
primary means by which to configure and deploy AOS. For a complete description of AOS, refer to the ArubaOS
User Guide.
AWMS consolidates ArubaOS configuration and pushes globa
l Dell PowerConnect W configurations from
within AWMS.
Two pages in AWMS support Dell PowerConn
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config
AWMS also introduces new settings and functionality on ad
ect W Configuration:
ditional pages in support of Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration. For additional information that includes a comprehensive inventory of all pages and settings that
support Dell PowerConnect W Configuration, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave Wireless Management
Suite Configuration Guide.
VisualRF™
VisualRF is a powerful tool for monitoring and managing Radio Frequency (RF) dynamics within your wireless
network, to include the following functions and benefits:
Accurate location information for all wireless users and devices
Up-to-date heat maps and channel maps for RF diagnostics
Adjusts for building materials.
Supports multiple antenna types.
Floor plan, building, and campus views
Visual display of errors and alerts
Easy import of existing floor plans and building maps
RAPIDS™
RAPIDS is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for monitoring and managing security on your wireless network, to
include the following features and benefits:
Automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices
Rogue device classification that supports multiple methods of rogue detection
Wireless detection:
Uses authorized wireless APs to report other devices within range.
Calculates and displays rogue location on VisualRF map.
Wired network detection:
Discovers Rogue APs located beyond the range of authorized APs/sensors.
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Queries routers and switches.
Ranks devices according to the likelihood they are rogues.
Multiple tests to eliminate false positive results.
Provides rogue discovery that identifies the switch and port to which a rogue device is connected.
Master Console and Failover
The AWMS Master Console and Failover tools enable network-wide information in easy-to-understand
presentation, to entail operational information and high-availability for failover scenarios. The benefits of these
tools include the following:
Provides network-wide visibility, even when the WLAN grows to 50,000+ devices.
Executive Portal allows executives to view high-level usage and performance data.
Aggregated Alerts
Failover
Many-to-one failover
One-to-one failover
The Master Console and Failover servers can be configured with a Devic
e Down trigger that generates an alert if
communication is lost. In addition to generating an alert, the Master Console or Failover server can also send
email or NMS notifications about the event. See “Using Triggers and Alerts” on page232.
Integrating AWMS into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy
AWMS generally resides in the NOC and communicates with various components of your WLAN infrastructure.
In basic deployments, AWMS communicates solely with indoor wireless access points and WLAN controllers
over the wired network. In more complex deployments AWMS seamlessly integrates and communicates with
authentication servers, accounting servers, TACACS+ servers, routers, switches, network management servers,
wireless IDS solutions, help systems, indoor wireless access points, mesh devices, and WiMAX devices.
AWMS has the flexibility to manage devices on local net
Address Translation (NAT). AWMS communicates over-the-air or over-the-wire utilizing a variety of protocols.
The power, performance, and usa
bility of the AWMS solution become more apparent when considering the
diverse components within a Wireless LAN. Table 3 itemizes such network components, as an example.
Table 3 Components of a Wireless LAN
Component Description
Autonomous AP Standalone device which performs radio and authentication functions
Thin AP Radio-only device coupled with WLAN controller to perform authentication
works, remote networks, and networks using Network
WLAN controller Used in conjunction with thin APs to coordinate authentication and roaming
NMS Network Management Systems and Event Correlatio
RADIUS Authentication RADIUS Authentication servers (Funk
RADIUS Accounting AWMS itself serves as a RADIUS accounting client
Wireless Gateways Provide HTML redirect and/or wireless VPNs
TACACS+ Used to authenticated AWMS administrative user
Routers/Switches Provide AWMS with data for user information and AP and Rogue discovery
Help Desk Systems Remedy EPICOR
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, FreeRADIUS, ACS, or IAS)
n (OpenView, Tivoli, and so forth)
s
Table 3 Components of a Wireless LAN
Component Description
Rogue APs Unauthorized APs not registered in the AWMS database of managed APs
The flexibility of AWMS enables it to integrate seamlessly into your business hierarchy as well as your network
topology. AWMS facilitates various administrative roles to match each individual user's role and responsibility.
Further flexibility and administrative power in
A Help Desk user may be given read-only access to monitoring data without being permitted to make
clude the following benefits:
configuration changes.
A U.S.-based network engineer may be given read-write access to manage device configurations in North
America, but not to control devices in the rest of the world.
A security auditor may be given read-write access to configure security policies across the entire WLAN.
NOC personnel may be give read-only access to monitoring all devices from the Master Console.
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Chapter 2
Installing AWMS
This chapter contains information and procedures for installing and launching the AirWave Wireless
Management Suite (AWMS), and includes the following topics:
“AWMS Hardware Requirements and Installation Media” on page17
“Installing Linux CentOS 5 (Phase 1)” on page17
“Installing AWMS Software (Phase 2)” on page18
“Configuring and Mapping Port Usage for AWMS” on page21
“AWMS Navigation Basics” on page22
“Getting Started with AWMS” on page29
Note: AWMS does not support downgrading to older versions. Significant data could be lost or compromised in such a
downgrade. In unusual circumstances requiring that you return to an earlier version of AWMS, we recommend you perform a
fresh installation of the earlier AWMS version, and then restore data from a pre-upgrade backup.
AWMS Hardware Requirements and Installation Media
The AWMS installation CD includes all software (including the Linux OS) required to complete the installation
of the AirWave Wireless Management Suite. AWMS supports any hardware that is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
certified. By default, all installs are based on a 64-bit operating system.
AWMS hardware requirements vary by version. As additio
nal features are added to AWMS, increased hardware
resources become necessary. For the most recent hardware requirements, download the Dell PowerConnect W
Airwave Hardware Sizing Guide from http://support.dell.com/manuals.
Installing Linux CentOS 5 (Phase 1)
Perform the following steps to install the Linux CentOS 5 operating system. The Linux installation is a
prerequisite to installing AWMS on the network management system.
Caution: This procedure erases the hard drive(s) on the server
1. Insert the AWMS installation CD-ROM into the dr
2. If this is a new installation of
Note: When you press Enter, all existing data on the hard drive is erased.
the AWMS software, type install and press Enter.
ive and boot the server.
To configure the partitions manually, type expe
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rt and press Enter.
The following message appears on the screen.
Welcome to AWMS Installer Phase I
- To install a new AMP, type install <ENTER>.
WARNING: This will ERASE all data on your hard drive.
- To install AWMS and manually configure hard drive settings, type expert <ENTER>.
boot:
AWMS is intended to operate as a soft appliance. Other applications should not run on the same installation.
Additionally, local shell users can access data on AWMS, so it is important to restrict access to the shell only
to authorized users.
You can create sudo users in place of root for companies that don't allow root logins.
1. Allow the installation process to continue in automatic fash
ion. Installing the CentOS software (Phase I)
takes 10 to 20 minutes to complete. This process formats the hard drive and launches Anaconda to install all
necessary packages. Anaconda gauges the progress of the installation.
Upon completion, the system automatically reboots
and ejects the installation CD.
2. Remove the CD from the drive and store in a safe location.
Installing AWMS Software (Phase 2)
Getting Started
After the reboot, the GRUB screen appears.
1. Press En
2. When the kernel is loaded, log into the server using the following credentials:
login = root
password = admin
3. Start the AWMS software installation script
Type
Step 1: Configuring Date and Time, Checking for Prior Installations
ter or wait six seconds, and the system automatically loads the smp kernel.
by executing the ./amp-install command.
./amp-install at the command prompt and press Enter to execute the script.
Date and Time
The following message appears, and this step ensures the proper date and time are set on the server.
------------------------ Date and Time Configuration -----------------Current Time: Fri Nov 21 09:18:12 PST 2008
1) Change Date and Time
2) Change Time Zone
0) Finish
Ensure that you enter the accurate date and time during this process. Errors will arise later in the installation if
the specified date varies significantly from the actual date.
1. Select 1 to set the dat
message menu above.
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e and select 2 to set the time zone. Press Enter after each configuration to return to the
Caution: Changing these settings after the installation can cause a loss of graphical data, and you should avoid delayed
configuration.
2. Press 1 to complete the configuration of date and time information, and to continue to the next step.
Previous AWMS Installations
The following message appears after date and time are set.
Welcome to AWMS Installer Phase 2
STEP 1: Checking for previous AWMS installations
If a previous version of AWMS software is not discovered, the installation program automatically proceeds to
“Step 2: Installing AWMS Software, Including AWMS” on page 19. If a previous version of the software is
discovered, the following message appears on the screen.
The installation program discovered a previous version of the software. Would you
like to reinstall AWMS? This will erase AWMS's database. Reinstall (y/n)?
1. Type y and press Enter to proceed.
Caution: This action erases the current database, including all historical information. To ensure that the AWMS database is
backed up prior to reinstallation, answer `n` at the prompt above and contact your Value Added Reseller or directly contact Dell
support.
Step 2: Installing AWMS Software, Including AWMS
The following message appears while AWMS software is transferred and compiled.
STEP 2: Installing AWMS software
This will take a few minutes.
Press Alt-F9 to see detailed messages.
Press Alt-F1 return to this screen.
This step requires no user input, but you have the option of monitoring progress in more detail should you wish
to do so:
To view detailed output from the AWMS software installer, press Alt-F9 or Ctrl-Alt-F9.
Pressing Alt-F1 or Ctrl-Alt-F1 returns you to the main console.
Step 3: Checking the AWMS Installation
After the AWMS software installation is complete, the following message appears:
STEP 3: Checking AWMS installation
Database is up.
AWMS is running version: (version number)
This step requires no user input. Proceed to the next step as prompted to do so.
Step 4: Assigning an IP Address to the AWMS System
While the AWMS primary network interface accepts a DHCP address initially during installation,
AWMS does not function when launched
address. The following message appears:
unless a static IP is assigned. Complete these tasks to assign the static IP
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STEP 4: Assigning AWMS's address
AWMS must be configured with a static IP.
--------------- Primary Network Interface Configuration -------------
1) IP Address : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
2) Netmask : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
3) Gateway : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
4) Primary DNS : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
5) Secondary DNS: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
9) Commit Changes
0) Exit (discard changes)
If you want to configure a second network interface, please
use AWMS's web interface, AWMS Setup --> Network Tab
1. Enter the network information.
Note: The Secondary DNS setting is an optional field.
2. Commit the changes by typing 9 and
To discard the changes, type 0 and
pressing Enter.
press Enter.
Step 5: Naming the AWMS Network Administration System
Upon completion of the previous step, the following message appears.
STEP 5: Naming AWMS
AWMS name is currently set to: New AWMS
Please enter a name for your AWMS:
1. At the prompt, enter a name for your AWMS server and press Enter.
Step 6: Assigning a Host Name to the AWMS
Upon completion of the previous step, the following message appears on the screen.
STEP 6: Assigning AWMS's hostname
Does AWMS have a valid DNS name on your network (y/n)?
1. If AWMS does not have a valid host name on the network, enter `n` at the prompt. The following message
appears:
Generating SSL certificate for < IP Address >
2. If AWMS does have a valid host name on the network, enter `y` at the prompt. The following message
appears:
Enter AWMS's DNS name:
3. Type the AWMS DNS name and press Enter. The following message appears:
Generating SSL certificate for < IP Address >
Proceed to the next step as the system prompts you.
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Step 7: Changing the Default Root Password
Upon completion of the prior step, the following message appears.
STEP 7: Changing default root password.
You will now change the password for the 'root' shell user.
Changing password for user root.
New Password:
1. Enter the new root password and press Enter. The Linux root password is similar to a Windows administrator
password. The root user is a super user who has full access to all commands and directories on the computer.
Aruba recommends keeping this
password as secure as possible because it allows full access to the machine.
This password is not often needed on a day-to-day basis, but is required to perform AWMS upgrades and
advanced troubleshooting. If you lose this password, contact Dell support for instructions on resetting it.
Completing the Installation
Upon completion of all previous steps, the following message appears.
CONGRATULATIONS! AWMS is configured properly.
To access AWMS web console, browse to https://<IP A
Login with the following credentials:
Username: admin
Password: admin
ddress>
To view the Phase 1 installation log file, type cat /root/install.log.
To view the Phase 2 installation log file, type cat /tmp/AWMS-install.log.
To access the AWMS GUI, enter the AWMS IP address in the address bar of any browser. The AWMS GUI
then prompts for your license key. If you are entering a dedicated Master Console or AWMS Failover license,
refer to “Supporting AWMS Stations with the Master Console” on page 239 for additional information.
Configuring and Mapping Port Usage for AWMS
The following diagram itemizes the communication protocols and ports necessary for AWMS to communicate
with wireless LAN infrastructure devices, including access points (APs), controllers, routers, switches, and
RADIUS servers. Assign or adjust port usage on the network administration system as required to support these
components.
Table 4 AWM
Port Ty pe Protocol Description
21 TCP FTP Configure devices and FW
22 TCP SSH Configure devices > APs or controllers
S Protocol and Port Chart
distribution
Dataflow
Direction
> Legacy AP (Cisco 4800)
Device Type
22 TCP SSH Configure AWMS from CLI < Laptop or workstation
22 TCP VTUN Support connection (optional) > AirWave support home office
22 TCP SCP Transfer configuration files or FW < APs or controllers
23 TCP Te ln e t Configure devices > APs or controllers
23 TCP VTUN Support connection (Optional) > AirWave support home office
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Table 4 AWMS Protocol and Port Chart (Continued)
Port Ty pe Protocol Description
25 TCP SMTP Support email (optional) > AirWave support email server
49 UDP TACACS AWMS Administrative
uthentication
A
53 UDP DNS DNS lookup from AWMS > DNS Server
69 UDP TFTP Transfer configuration files or FW < APs or controllers
80 TCP HTTP Configure devices > Legacy APs
80 TCP HTTP Firmware upgrades < Colubris devices
80 TCP VTUN Support connection (optional) > AirWave support home office
161 UDP SNMP Get and Set operations > APs or controllers
162 UDP SNMP Traps from devices < APs or controllers
162 UDP SNMP Traps from AWMS > NMS
443 TCP HTTPS Web management < Laptop or workstation
443 TCP HTTPS WLSE polling > WLSE
443 TCP VTUN Support connection (optional) > AirWave support home office
Dataflow
Direction
> Cisco TACACS+
Device Type
1701 TCP HTTPS AP and rogue discovery > WLSE
1741 TCP HTTP WLSE polling > WLSE
1813 UDP RADIUS Retrieve client authentication
1813 UDP RADIUS Retrieve client authentication
1813 UDP RADIUS Outbound from AWMS to a
2002 TCP HTTPS Retrieve client authentication
5050 UDP RTLS Real Time Location Feed < Aruba thin APs
8211 UDP PAPI Real Time Feed < >
ICMP Ping Probe > APs or controllers
info
info
RADIUS
administrator authentication
info
server for AWMS
< Accounting Server
< AP or controllers
> RADIUS server
> ACS
WLAN switches
AWMS Navigation Basics
Every AWMS page contains three basic sections, as follows:
Status Section
Navigation Section
Activity Section
The AWMS pages also contain Help
links with GUI-specific help information and certain standard action
buttons. illustrates these sections.
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Status Section
The Status section provides a snapshot view of overall WLAN performance and provides direct links for
immediate access to key system components. The Status section remains at the top of all pages in the AWMS
and RAPIDS modules. AWMS includes the ability to customize the contents of the Status section from the
Home > User Info page, to include support for both wireless and wired network components. Refer to
“Configuring Your Own User Inform
The table below describes these elements in further detail.
Table 5 Status Section Components of the AWMS Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Field Description
New Devices The number of wireless APs or wireless LAN controllers that have been discovered by AWMS but not yet
managed by network administrators. When you click this link, AWMS directs you to a page that displays a
detailed list of devices awaiting authorization.
ation with the Home > User Info Page” on page248.
Up (Wired,
W
ireless,
and combined)
Down (Wired,
Wi
reless,
and combined)
Mismatched The total number of Mismatched devices. A device
Rogue The number of devices that have been classified by the RAPIDS rules engine above the threshold defined on
Users The number of wireless users currently associated to the wireless network via all the APs ma
Alerts Displays the number of non-acknowledged AWMS alerts generated by user
Severe Alerts
(conditional)
Device Types to
Include in Header
Stats
The number of managed, authorized devices that are currently responding to AWMS requests. When you
click this link, AWMS will direct you to a page that displays a detailed list of all Up devices.
The number of managed, authorized devices that are not currently responding to AWMS SNMP requests.
When you click this link, AWMS will direct you to a page that displays a detailed list of all "Down" devices.
is considered mismatched when the desired
configuration in AWMS does not match the actual device configuration read from the device.
the Home > User Info page.
AWMS. When you click this link, AWMS directs you to a page that contains a list of users that are
associated.
click this link, AWMS directs you to a page containing a detailed list of active alerts.
When triggers are given a severity of Critical, they generate Severe Alerts. When a Severe Alert exists, a
new component appears at the right of the Status field in bold red font. Only users configured on the Home >
User Info page to be enabled to view critical alerts can see Severe Alerts. The functionality of Severe Alerts
is the same as that described above for Alerts. However, unlike Alerts, the Severe Alerts section is hidden if
there are no Severe Alerts.
You can support statistics for any combination of
Autonomous APs
Controllers
Routers/Switches
Thin APs
Universal Devices
Refer to
“Configuring Your Own User Information with the Home > User Info Page” on page 248.
the following device types:
-configured triggers. When you
naged by
Search Search performs partial string searches on a large number
version, radio serial number, device serial number, LAN MAC, radio MAC and apparent IP of all the APs as
well as the client MAC, VPN user, LAN IP, VPN IP fields.
of fields including the notes, version, secondary
Navigation Section
The Navigation Section displays tabs for all main GUI pages within AWMS. The top bar is a static navigation bar
containing tabs for the main components of AWMS, while the lower bar is context-sensitive and displays the submenus for the highlighted tab.
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Table 6 Components and Sub-Menus of the AWMS Navigation Screen
Main Tab Description Sub-Menus
Home The Home pages provide basic AWMS information including system
name, host name, IP address, current time, running time, and software
version.
The Home page also provides a centr
al point for network status
information and monitoring tools, giving graphical display of network
activity.
The Home >
Overview page provides links to many of the most frequent
tools in AWMS.
For additional information, refer to “Monitoring and Supporting AWMS
with the Home Pages” on page24
Helpdesk The Helpdesk pages
provide an interface for support and diagnostic tools.
1.
For additional information refer to Chapter 10, “Using the AWMS
Helpdesk” on page295.
Groups The Groups pages provide information on the logical "groups" of devices
that have been established for efficient monitoring and configuration. For
additional information, see Chapter 4, “Configuring and Using Device
Groups in AWMS” on page79.
NOTE: Some of
the focused sub-menus will not appear for all groups.
Focused sub-menus are visible based on the device type field on the
Groups > Basic page. This sub-menu is the first page to appear when
adding or editing groups.
NOTE: Wh
en individual device configurations are specified, device-level
settings override the Group-level settings to which a device belongs.
Overview
Search
Documentation
License
User Info
Incidents
Setup
List
Focused Sub-Menus
Monitor
Basic
Templates
Security
SSIDs
AAA Servers
Radio
Dell PowerConnect W Config
Cisco WLC Config
PTMP/WiMAX
Proxim Mesh
Colubris
MAC ACL
Firmware
Compare (Master Console
Only)
APs/Devices The APs/Devices pages provide detailed information about all authorized
APs and wireless LAN switches or controllers on the network, including
all configuration and current monitoring data.
These pages interact with several additional pages in A
WMS. One
chapter to emphasize the APs/Devices pages is Chapter 5, “Discovering,
Adding, and Managing Devices” on page127.
NOTE: Wh
en specified, device-level settings override the default Group-
level settings.
Users The Users p
ages provide detailed information about all client devices and
users currently associated to the WLAN. For additional information, refer
to “Monitoring and Supporting WLAN Users” on page22
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8.
List
New
Up
Down
Mismatched
Ignored
Focused Sub-Menus
Manage
Audit
Compliance
Interfaces
Containment Status
Connected
All
Guest Users
User Detail
Diagnostics
Tags
Table 6 Components and Sub-Menus of the AWMS Navigation Screen (Continued)
Main Tab Description Sub-Menus
Reports The Reports pages list all the standard and custom reports generated by
AWMS. AWMS supports 13 reports in the AWMS module. For additional
information, refer to Chapter 9, “Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports”
on page26
System The Sy
1.
stem page provides information about AWMS operation and
administration, including overall system status, the job scheduler, trigger/
alert administration, and so forth. For additional information, refer to
“Monitoring and Supporting AWMS with
page24
9.
Device Setup The Device Setup p
ages provide the ability to add, configure, and monitor
the System Pages” on
devices, to include setting AP discovery parameters, performing firmware
management, defining VLANs, and so forth. For additional information,
refer to “Enabling AWMS to Manage Your Devices” on page52.
AMP Setup The AM
P Setup pages provide all information relating to the configuration
of AWMS itself and its connection to your network. This page entails
several processes, configurations, or tools in AWMS. For additional
information, start with Chapter 3, “Configuring AWMS” on page31.
NOTE: The AMP Setup pages
may not be visible, depending on the role
and license set in AWMS.
Generated
Definition
Focused Sub-Menus
Details
Status
Event Log
Triggers
Alerts
Configuration Change Jobs
Firmware Upgrade Jobs
Performance
Discover
Add
Communication
Aruba Configuration
Upload Files
General
Network
Users
Roles
Authentication
WLSE
ACS
NMS
RADIUS Accounting
PCI Compliance
RAPIDS The RAPIDS pages
points, including methods of discovery and lists of discovered and
possible rogues. For additional information, refer to Chapter 7, “Using
RAPIDS and Rogue Classification” on page19
NOTE: The RAPIDS pages may not be visib
license set in AWMS.
VisualRF VisualRF
pages provide graphical access to floor plans, client location,
and RF visualization for floors, buildings, and campuses that host your
network. For additional information, refer to the VisualRF User Guide.
NOTE: V
isualRF may not be visible, depending on the role and license set
in AWMS.
provide all information relating to rogue access
5.
le, depending on the role and
Overview
Rogue APs
Setup
Rules
Score Override
Audit Log
Overview
Floor Plans
Campus/Building
Setup
Import
Note: The AMP Setup tab varies with user role. The RAPIDS and VisualRF tabs appear based on the license entered on the Home
> License page, and might not be visible on your AWMS view.
Activity Section
The Activity section displays all detailed configuration and monitoring information, and is where changes are
implemented.
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Help Links in the GUI
The Help link is available on every page within AWMS. When clicked, this launches a PDF document with
information describing the AWMS page that is currently displayed.
Note: Adobe Reader must be installed to view the settings and default values in the PDF help file.
Common List Settings
All of the lists in AWMS have some common options. All lists are paginated with a configurable number of items
per page, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Example of Co
Clicking on the left most down arrow allows you to set
down arrow is used to jump to a specific page in the list. Clicking it will bring up a drop down menu that allows
you to select the exact page you would like to view, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 C
ommon List Settings Choose Columns Illustration
mmon List Settings Configurable Attributes
how many rows appear on one page of the list. The next
The Cho
which they are presented. To disable a column simply uncheck the checkbox. To reorder the columns, click and
drag a specific row to the appropriate new position. When you are satisfied with the enabled columns and their
order, click on the save button.
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ose Columns option allows you to configure the columns that are presented in the list and the order in
These settings are user specific. To reset them to the defaults click the Reset List Preferences button on the
Home > User Info page.
Buttons and Icons
Standard buttons and icons are used consistently from screen to screen throughout the AWMS user pages and
GUI, as itemized in the following table:
Table 7 Standard Buttons and Icons of the AWMS User Page
Buttons and
Icons
Acknowledge Acknowledges and clears an AWMS alert.
Add Adds the object to both AWMS' database and the onscreen display list.
Add Folder Adds a new folder to hierarchically organize APs.
Alert Indicates an alert.
Apply Applies all "saved" configuration chang
Attach Attaches a snapshot of an AWMS screen to a Helpde
Audit Reads device configuration, compare to desired, and update status.
Bandwidth Displays current bandwidth for group.
Choose Chooses a new Helpdesk incident to
Create Creates a new Helpdesk incident.
Customize Ignores selected settings when calculating the configur
Appearance
a
Description
es to devices on the WLAN.
sk incident.
be the Current Incident.
ation status.
Delete Deletes an object from AWMS' database.
Down Indicates down devices and radios.
Drag and Drop Dragging and dropping objects with this icon changes the sequence of items in
relation to each other. Refer to “Using RAPIDS and Rogue Cla
page19
Duplicate Duplicates or makes a copy of the configur
Edit Edits the object properties.
Email Links to email reports.
Filter Filters rogue list by score and/or ad hoc status.
Google Earth Views device's location in Google Earth (requires plug-in).
Manage Manages the object properties.
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5 as one example of drag-and-drop.
ation of an AWMS object.
ssification” on
Table 7 Standard Buttons and Icons of the AWMS User Page (Continued)
Buttons and
Icons
Mismatched Indicates mismatched device configuration, in which the most recent configuration
Monitor Indicates an access point is in “monitor only" mode.
Ignore Ignores specific device(s)
Import Updates a Group's desired settings to
New Devices Indicates new access
Poll Now Polls device (or controller) immediately, override group polling settings.
Preview Displays a preview of changes applicable to multiple groups.
Print Prints the report.
Reboot Reboots devices or AWMS.
Refresh Refreshes the display of flash graph
Relate Relates an AP, Group or Client to a Helpdesk incident.
Appearance
a
Description
in AWMS and the current configuration on a device are mismatched.
- devices selected with check boxes.
match current settings.
points and devices.
s when settings have changed.
Replace Hardware Confers configuration and history of one AP to a replacement device.
Revert Returns all configurable data on the screen to its original status.
Rogue Indicates a rogue access point.
Run Runs a new user-defined report.
Save Saves the information on the page in the AWMS database.
Save & Apply Saves changes to AWMS' database and apply all changes to devices.
Scan Scans for devices and rogues
Schedule Schedules a window for reports, device changes, or maintenance.
Search Searches AWMS for the specified name, MAC or IP address.
Set Time Range Sets the time range for flash graphs to the range
Up Indicates access points which are in the up status.
Update Firmware Applies a new firmware image to an AP/device.
User Indicates a user.
View Graph in New
Window
Displays flash graphs in a new window.
using selected networks.
specified with the time-range bar.
VisualRF Links to VisualRF - real time visualization.
XML Links to export XHTML versions of reports.
a. Not all AWMS GUI components are itemized in graphic format in this table.
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Getting Started with AWMS
This topic describes how to perform an initial launch of the AWMS network management solution. This topic
requires successful completion of installation, as described earlier in this chapter. This topic prepares the
administrator for wider deployment and device support and operations once initial startup is complete.
Completing Initial Login
Use your browser to navigate to the static IP address assigned to the internal page of the AWMS. Once your
session launches, the Authentication Dialog Box appears as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Authentication Dialog Box
Perform these steps to complete the initial login.
1. Enter User name admi
2. Enter Password admi
3. Click OK
After successful authentication, y
Note: AWMS pages are protected via SSL.
Aruba recommends changing the default log
AWMS User Roles” on page 50 for additional information.
n
n
our browser launches the AWMS Home Overview page.
in and password on the AMP Setup > Users page. Refer to the procedure “Creating
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